Mary and Lucy were in the parking lot after the big fireworks show and 4th of July celebrations, trying to unlock the door of Mary’s car with a coat hanger because they had accidentally left the keys in the car.

“I can’t seem to get this door unlocked!” Mary complained to Lucy, trying desperately to maneuver the coat hanger.

“Well, I wish you would hurry up,” Lucy replied. “It’s starting to rain and the top is down!” Read the punchline!

One year, a boy’s family was having an “extended family” 4th of July cookout at their home. One of the special treats that year was lighting the fireworks (Roman candles, bottle rockets, missile batteries, etc.) they had bought out of state (they’re illegal in their state, of course!)

Just before they were to arrive, a cousin called, saying his neighbors’ plans had just fallen through and asking if he bring them along to the picnic — they even had extra food to bring. “Sure, the more the merrier!” Read the punchline!